Saint-Lazare Station, the Western Region Goods Sheds 1877

Claude Monet's "Saint-Lazare Station, the Western Region Goods Sheds" (1877) is a seminal work of Impressionism. The painting captures the bustling activity of a Parisian train station, with billowing smoke and steam from arriving trains, and figures moving about. Monet's use of light and color, particularly the vibrant blues and pinks of the sky, evoke the fleeting moments of a modern, industrial scene. This work exemplifies Monet's fascination with capturing the effects of light and movement in the modern world.